Welder / Fabricator

Purpose of the position

Process and fabricate raw materials to create and build bespoke parts / products from Aluminum and mild steel as directed. Managing all tasks during the fabrication process, from start to finish, through to completion in production.

Day-to-day operations

• Machining fabrication materials and components.
• Cutting and welding with a variety of processes.
• Collaborate work with metal sheets and apply various insulation materials.
• Evaluate all engineering drawings and ensure implementation according to welding specifications.
• Analyse diagrams and specifications and cut all metal accordingly.
• Perform work with help of various hand and power tools.
• Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks on products.
• Maintain a safe & clean workstation and perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages. 
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety standards and training protocols.
• Attending any relevant training sessions as directed by line manager.
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required and providing essential cover when other members of team are on leave.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C & above) or equivalent including Mathematics. 
• Recognised certification in MIG or TIG welding

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• 4-5 years’ on-the-job experience, working within the same role or equivalent.

SPECIALIST SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Solid fabrication background in Sheetmetal.
• Ability to work on their own, as well as part of a team.
• Helpful and approachable with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Problem solving | Critical thinking | Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of engineering.
• Ability to work with your hands.

OTHER

• Have a current full driving licence.
• Must have full access to transport to, from and during work.

Location:          Lakenheath factory (Suffolk)
Job Type:          Full time (40 hours per week)
Benefits:           25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension Scheme & Healthcare (after 3-mth probation) 

If the above sounds of interest, please send through your application to include; covering letter, CV and salary expectations to careers@visionarch.co.uk